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osully said:
I’m so glad there will be a Tangled boat ride. I really enjoyed all of The Tim Tracker’s Tokyo Vlogs - made me really want to go there over Disneyland Paris for example.
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I have a friend whose been to all the Disney Parks and his favorite is Disney Sea. His enthusiasm for it made me want to go... although I'd probably find myself in Paris before Japan since I'm starting to get an itch to go visit friends in London.
 


TheMaxRebo said:
Seeing some reports from the CM preview of Slinky Dog

Reports are it is better than 7DMT, faster than it looks (but definitely a family coaster). Ratings were between 7/10 to 10/10

Also thatbthe Land looks amazing

(Obviously likely a bit biased in their views but still positive signs I think)
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I saw ratings as low at 3 or 5. Apparently the back of the coaster is better than the front.

I think people need to keep expectations in check. This isn’t Pandora and this isn’t Star Wars.
 


rteetz said:
I saw ratings as low at 3 or 5. Apparently the back of the coaster is better than the front.

I think people need to keep expectations in check. This isn’t Pandora and this isn’t Star Wars.
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Agreed, it probably doesn't help expectations that one of the 3 attractions in TSL has been open for 10 years. But personally I am really looking forward to it, bringing the great theming of TSMM to an entire area of the park is really exciting, even if it's only for 3 rides. And as long as Slinky Dog is up there with BTMRR and SDMT - not a "kiddie" coaster like Barnstormer, but a family coaster like the others, I'll be happy with it.
 
rteetz said:
I saw ratings as low at 3 or 5. Apparently the back of the coaster is better than the front.

I think people need to keep expectations in check. This isn’t Pandora and this isn’t Star Wars.
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Well, that is what happened with 7DMT right? People were expecting a new Bug thinder and when it wasn’t they said it sucked - even though it is what Disney said it would be - a highly themed family coaster

Also just add that just because it isn’t pandora or Star Wars doesn’t mean it is a waste or will be terrible - I still think it will be a nice addition and better than the other Toy story lands out there (though still think at least one of the two new rides should have not had a height restriction)
 
MickeyMinnieMom said:
I DO NOT like them messing with this menu... ... our waiter in April warned us they might be. This is not as extensive a change as he feared... I hope there isn't more.
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Don't they change the meats fairly often? I've never had ham there (and I'm not a fan of ham, so I'm definitely on board with the switch to pork). I think we had pork, roast beef, and turkey there a few years ago.
 
TheMaxRebo said:
(though still think at least one of the two new rides should have not had a height restriction)
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Well, Mater's Junkyard Jamboree has a height requirement of 32 inches at DCA which is the same requirement for Alien's Swirling Saucer's. So, I think it could have been predicted that ride would have a height restriction. I have been on Mater's Junkyard Jamboree many times, and I think a height restriction is necessary for that ride. Most people don't realize how much it actually whips you around, and if a kid can't reach the bar to hold on, it might be a dangerous ride.

To my knowledge, at least most or all rollercoasters at Disney have a height restriction. Slinky Dog Dash and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train also will be sharing the same height restriction of 38 inches.
 
AMusicLifeForMe said:
Well, Mater's Junkyard Jamboree has a height requirement of 32 inches at DCA which is the same requirement for Alien's Swirling Saucer's. So, I think it could have been predicted that ride would have a height restriction. I have been on Mater's Junkyard Jamboree many times, and I think a height restriction is necessary for that ride. Most people don't realize how much it actually whips you around, and if a kid can't reach the bar to hold on, it might be a dangerous ride.

To my knowledge, at least most or all rollercoasters at Disney have a height restriction. Slinky Dog Dash and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train also will be sharing the same height restriction of 38 inches.
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I'm not saying these specific rides shouldn't have height restrictions - I am saying the should have picked something other than the Mater's model and had a different ride system that doesn't have a height restriction. Even if a dark ride or a spinner or something (actually, I would have gone with 2 small rides like that instead of the one AS2 ride)
 
mikebb said:
Agreed, it probably doesn't help expectations that one of the 3 attractions in TSL has been open for 10 years. But personally I am really looking forward to it, bringing the great theming of TSMM to an entire area of the park is really exciting, even if it's only for 3 rides. And as long as Slinky Dog is up there with BTMRR and SDMT - not a "kiddie" coaster like Barnstormer, but a family coaster like the others, I'll be happy with it.
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That park has suffered from a dirth of things to do with small children outside of a couple of stage shows - so I completely agree that a land like this was smart. I wish they could've squeezed one more ride in especially considering how many canned Toy Story rides there are in parks around the globe, but with TSMM it is THREE rides which is pretty standard for most lands, so even that seems appropriate.
 
TheMaxRebo said:
I'm not saying these specific rides shouldn't have height restrictions - I am saying the should have picked something other than the Mater's model and had a different ride system that doesn't have a height restriction. Even if a dark ride or a spinner or something (actually, I would have gone with 2 small rides like that instead of the one AS2 ride)
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Agree .. it feels like there is missed opportunity or two in this land to make it for little kids by having two new rides with height restrictions. (and frankly TSMM isn't the best for really young kids either because of the glasses, and not really being able to take part of the action (until they are at least 3-4 and older).

The land could have used:
1) A "kiddie" ride (a carousel or a dumbo-like ride -- kids LOVE to go in a circle).
2) A play area (similar to Honey I Shrunk the Playground) which would fit in the theming well as the kids play around giant toys.

When I took my son to WDW when he was 2 and then 3 .. some of his favorite things were the "simple" rides - Aladdin, the Carousel, Dumbo, Teacups, Peter Pan, Disney Junior Show, Honey I Shrunk the Playground, the Casey Junior Splash pad .. etc.
Just feels like they should have geared the land more for small kids to truly have a "land" for them.

That being said I am excited to take my son to TSL this fall as a 6-year old and my daughter (who will be 2 -- I THINK she will be tall enough to ride Alien Swirling Saucers).
 
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tlmadden73 said:
Agree .. it feels like there is missed opportunity or two in this land to make it for little kids by having two new rides with height restrictions. (and frankly TSMM isn't the best for really young kids either because of the glasses, and not really being able to take part of the action (until they are at least 3-4 and older).

The land could have used:
1) A "kiddie" ride (a carousel or a dumbo-like ride -- kids LOVE to go in a circle).
2) A play area (similar to Honey I Shrunk the Playground) which would fit in the theming well as the kids play around giant toys.

When I took my son to WDW when he was 2 and then 3 .. some of his favorite things were the "simple" rides - Aladdin, the Carousel, Dumbo, Teacups, Peter Pan, Disney Junior Show, Honey I Shrunk the Playground, the Casey Junior Splash pad .. etc.
Just feels like they should have geared the land more for small kids to truly have a "land" for them.

That being said I am excited to take my son to TSL this fall as a 6-year old and my daughter (who will be 2 -- I THINK she will be tall enough to ride Alien Swirling Saucers).
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good point - a play area and one smaller rider would work too ... my kids definitely enjoy those play areas, and (especially) splash areas. A little play area with some misters or something to help with the heat would have been wonderful and One would think wouldn't take up that much room - could even fit it inside the Slinky Dog track perhaps
 
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